Sony MHC-GR8 Manual de usuario
Mini Hi-Fi
Component
System
©1997 by Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
3-859-945-11(1)
f
MHC-GR8
2
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
Laser component in this product is capable of
emitting radiation exceeding the limit for Class 1.
This caution label is located inside the unit.
This appliance is classified
as a CLASS 1 LASER
product. The CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
MARKING is located on
the rear exterior.
This stereo sytem is equipped with the Dolby* B-
type noise reduction system.
* Dolby noise reduction manufactured under licence
from Dolby Laborotories Licencing Corporation.
“DOLBY” and the double-D symbol aare
trademarks of the Dolby Laborotories Licencing
Corporation.
EN
3
Table of Contents
Getting Started
Step 1: Hooking up the system............ 4
Step 2: Setting the time ......................... 6
Step 3: Presetting radio stations .......... 7
Connecting optional AV components . 8
Basic Operations
Playing a CD ......................................... 11
Recording a CD .................................... 13
Listening to the radio........................... 14
Recording from the radio .................... 15
Playing a tape........................................ 16
Recording from a tape ......................... 18
The CD Player
Using the CD display........................... 19
Playing the CD tracks repeatedly ...... 19
Playing the CD tracks in random
order ................................................ 20
Programming the CD tracks ............... 21
Playing CDs without interruption ..... 22
The Tape Deck
Recording on a tape manually ........... 23
Recording a CD by specifying track
order ................................................ 24
DJ Effects
Looping part of a CD ........................... 26
Flashing part of a CD ........................... 26
Waving the equalizer........................... 27
Using the drum pads ........................... 27
Using the beat function ....................... 28
Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound ............................ 29
Selecting the audio emphasis ............. 30
Adjusting the audio emphasis............ 31
Making a personal audio emphasis
file .................................................... 33
Switching the speaker formation ....... 34
Other Features
Singing along: Karaoke ...................... 36
Falling asleep to music ........................ 37
Waking up to music ............................. 38
Timer-recording radio programs ....... 39
Additional Information
Precautions ............................................ 41
Troubleshooting ................................... 42
Specifications ........................................ 45
Index....................................................... 47
4
1
1
5
2
14
3
1
1
Step 1: Hooking up the system
Do the following procedure 1to 5to hook up your system using the supplied cords and
accessories.
Getting Started
2Connect the speaker cords of
surround speakers to the SURROUND
SPEAKER jacks of the same color .
Keep the speaker cords away from the
antennas to prevent noise.
Connect the speakers.
1 Connect the speaker cords of front
speakers to the SPEAKER jacks of the
same color .
Keep the speaker cords away from the
antennas to prevent noise.
1
AM loop antenna
FM antenna
Front speaker
(Left)
Front speaker
(Right)
Surround speaker (Right) Surround speaker (Left)
R
+
L
+
–
Insert only the stripped portion.
Black (’)
Red (‘)
5
Connect the power cord to a wall
outlet.
Demo mode appears in the display.
If the plug on this unit does not fit
your wall outlet, detach the supplied
adapter from the plug (except for
Latin American countries, Australia and
Malaysia).
Deactivate the demo mode by
pressing DISPLAY/DEMO when
the system power is turned off.
The demo mode is also deactivated
when you set the time.
Note
Do not place the surround speakers on
top of a TV. This may cause distortion
of the colors in the TV screen.
Connect the FM/AM antennas.
Set up the AM loop antenna, then
connect it.
Set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to
position of your local power line
voltage (except for Malaysian,
Mexican, and Australian models).
4
5
R
+
L
+
–
Insert only the stripped portion.
3
AM loop antenna
FM75
AM
Extend the FM lead
antenna horizontally.
2
110-120V 220-240V
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
Gray (‘) Black (’)
To attach the front speaker pads
Attach the supplied front speaker pads to the
bottom of the speakers to stabilize the
speakers and prevent them from slipping.
continued
6
Step 2: Setting the
time
You must set the time before using the timer
functions.
1Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
The hour indication flashes.
2Turn the jog dial to set the hour.
The clock is on a 12-hour system.
3Press ENTER/NEXT.
The minute indication flashes.
4Turn the jog dial to set the minute.
Æ‚
⁄
„
0)
1 3,52,4
Inserting two size AA (R6)
batteries into the remote
Tip
With normal use, the batteries should last for about
six months. When the remote no longer operates
the system, replace both batteries with new ones.
Note
If you do not use the remote for a long period of
time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage
from battery leakage.
When carrying this system
Do the following to protect the CD
mechanism.
1Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD”
appears in the display.
2Hold down PLAY MODE and press
POWER so that “LOCK” appears in the
display.
}}
]
]
Step 1: Hooking up the system
(continued)
7
n
Step 3: Presetting
radio stations
You can preset up to 40 stations, 20 for FM, 10
for MW and 10 for SW. For South American,
Australian and Thai models, you can preset
up to 30 stations, 20 for FM and 10 for AM.
1Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly
until the band you want appears in
the display.
Every time you press this button, the
band changes as follows:
South American, Australian and Thai
models:
FM ˜AM
Other models:
FM nMW nSW
2Press TUNING MODE repeatedly to
select “AUTO”.
3Turn the jog dial.
The frequency indication changes and
scanning stops when the system tunes in
a station. “TUNED” and “STEREO” (for
a stereo program) appear.
12
4
63,5
Æ‚
⁄
„
0)
POWER
TUNED
STEREO
MHz
VOLUME
AUTO
5Press ENTER/NEXT.
The clock starts working.
Tips
• If you’ve made a mistake, start over from step 1.
• Setting the time deactivates the demo mode.
If you want to display the demo mode, press
DISPLAY/DEMO when the power is off.
Note
When setting the time, set the equalizer display to
anything other than Spectrum analyzer pattern 3
(see “To change the equalizer display” on page 31).
continued
8
Connecting optional
AV components
To enhance your system, you can connect
optional components. Refer to the
instructions of each component.
Connecting audio
components
Select one of the following two connections,
depending on the equipment to be connected
and method of connecting.
Connecting an MD deck for digital
recording
You can record from CD into the MD deck
digitally by connecting an optical cable.
To the DIGITAL IN jack of the MD deck
Step 3: Presetting radio stations
(continued)
4Press TUNER MEMORY.
A preset number appears in the display.
5Turn the jog dial to select the preset
number you want.
6Press ENTER/NEXT.
The station is stored.
7Repeat steps 1 to 6 to store other
stations.
To tune in a station with a weak
signal
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly to select
“MANUAL” in step 2, then turn the jog dial
to tune in : Pressettingthe station.
To change the preset number
Start over from step 1.
To change the AM tuning interval
(Except for the Middle Eastern model)
The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to 9 kHz
(10 kHz in some areas). To change the AM tuning
interval, tune in any AM station first, then turn off
the power. While holding down the ENTER/NEXT
button, turn the power back on. When you change
the interval, AM preset stations will be erased. To
reset the interval, repeat the same procedure.
Tip
The preset stations are retained for half a day even if
you unplug the power cord or if a power failure
occurs.
Preset number
TUNED
STEREO
VOLUME
AUTO
9
Connecting a super woofer
speaker
You can connect an optional super woofer
speaker.
Connecting a VCR
Make sure to match the color of the plugs and
the connectors. To listen to the sound of the
connected VCR, press FUNCTION repeatedly
until “VIDEO” appears.
Note
If the sound is distorted when selecting “VIDEO”,
switch to “MD” (see previous “Note”).
Connecting an MD deck for analog
recording
Make sure to match the color of the plugs and
the connectors. To listen to the sound of the
connected MD deck, press FUNCTION
repeatedly until “MD” appears.
Note
If you cannot select “MD” even when you have
pressed FUNCTION, press POWER while pressing
FUNCTION when the power is turned off.
“VIDEO” will be switched to “MD”. To return to
“VIDEO”, do the same procedure.
Tip
If you connect a turntable with MM cartridge,
connect it to VIDEO/MD IN using the optional MM
cartridge equalizer EQ-2 and an audio connecting
cord. To listen to the sound, press FUNCTION
repeatedly until “VIDEO” appears.
To the audio input
of the MD deck
To the audio output
of the MD deck
To super woofer
To the audio output of the VCR
continued
10
Connecting outdoor
antennas
Connect the outdoor antenna to improve the
reception.
FM antenna
Connect the optional FM outdoor antenna.
You can also use the TV antenna instead.
AM antenna
Connect a 6- to 15- meter (20- to 50- feet)
insulated wire to the AM antenna terminal.
Leave the supplied AM loop antenna
connected.
Important
If you connect an outdoor antenna, ground
from yterminal with the screw clamp. To
prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the
ground wire to a gas pipe.
FM75
AM
y
75-ohm coaxial cable
(not supplied)
Screw clamp
Ground wire (not supplied)
FM75
AM
y
Insulated wire (not supplied)
Screw clamp
Ground wire (not supplied)
Connecting optional AV
components (continued)
Tabla de contenidos
Otros manuales de Sistema estéreo de Sony
Sony
Sony HCD-LX10000 - Cd Deck/receiver For High Power Mini Hi-fi... Manual de usuario
Sony
Sony LBT-XG60 Manual de usuario
Sony
Sony MHC-GRX8 Manual de usuario
Sony
Sony CMT-SBT100 Manual de usuario
Sony
Sony CMT-CP333 - Micro Hi Fi Component System Manual de usuario
Sony
Sony HCD-GN88D Manual de usuario
Sony
Sony SRS-X5 Manual de usuario
Sony
Sony ZS-PS30CP Manual de usuario
Sony
Sony MEX-N6002BD Manual de usuario
Sony
Sony MHC-EC77 Manual de usuario
Sony
Sony MEX-BT4750U Manual de usuario
Sony
Sony HCD-DX90 Manual de usuario
Sony
Sony HCD-H505 Manual de usuario
Sony
Sony MHC-MC1 - 50 + 1 Cd Mini System Manual de usuario
Sony
Sony HCD-RG190 Manual de usuario
Sony
Sony CMT-CP333 - Micro Hi Fi Component System Guía de configuración
Sony
Sony ZS-S10CP Manual de instrucciones
Sony
Sony HCD-RV600D Manual de usuario
Sony
Sony SRS-BTX500 Manual de instrucciones de instalación
Sony
Sony MHC-MG110 - Mini Hi-fi Component System Manual de usuario
